TIVFD Thanks Everyone

Thanks for checking on neighbours after the storm. Power may not have been be restored to everyone yet but Hydro is working hard on it. Great people make for a great community. And aren’t we all glad we didn’t have to deal with snow at the same time!

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 24th is Karl Kruse.
A series on the book of Ruth.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144.

Thetis Island Marina Post Office Closed November 20th Until Further Notice

The post office will be closed until the strike is resolved and we have our first delivery of mail. There is Nada left. See you on the other side.

Fred, Liz and Michelle

Thanks, from ThINC

A big thank you to those who helped 'tuck in' the PAG for a long winter's nap - Dano, Sahir, David, and Jana (and the Vandergaags’ for their truck and Paolo for your supervisory skills).

We now have a fresh load of manure and piles of leaves! 

Charlotte,

ThINC Program Coordinator

Significant Windstorm Tuesday Afternoon/Evening

In effect for:

·       Southern Gulf Islands

A significant fall storm is set to impact Vancouver Island beginning on Tuesday. An area of low pressure will deepen rapidly some 400 kms west of Vancouver Island on Tuesday. This low is forecast to then curl northwards on Wednesday, remaining offshore through the period.

Coastal areas will see southeasterly winds increase through the afternoon on Tuesday, with peak wind speeds expected for most areas on Tuesday night. Strong winds are likely to continue Wednesday morning but should ease later in the day.

-Strong winds may down trees or cause tree limbs to break.

-Be prepared for power outages.

-Travel delays will be possible.

-Secure loose outdoor objects.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Soup’s On: Wednesday, November 20

Even if there's a Power Outage, Soup’s On is ON!

11:30 am until 1:00 pm

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch...

Soups - Creamy Tomato-Basil with Orzo (vegetarian)
Bread - cornbread
GF Alternate: Creamy Tomato-Basil

Assorted Treats

Teas and Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee. 

For those who find large groups challenging, enjoy your lunch in our new designated quiet room, the Boardroom. 

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. Soup’s On also supports the Thetis Island Food Pantry.

Coupon Booklets of 10 for your convenience, $70.00

The Soup’s On Team

In Search of Tomato Cages

I'm looking for 12 tomato cages to use over the winter. 

I can return them before tomato season next year.

Many thanks in advance. 

Emily

mlmcvr9@gmail.com

TICA’s 2025 Thetis Island Calendar

The 2025 TICA Fundraising Calendar will be available for sale at Soups On, this coming Wednesday, November 20th and at the Thetis Island Christmas Market on Saturday, November 30th.

These calendars feature beautiful photos of Thetis Island and make excellent gifts.

The calendars are $25 each and all proceeds benefit the Thetis Island Community Association's Back into the Black Debt Reduction Program.

To pre-order, please contact Ellen Rush at ellenrush@gmail.com

Payment is available by e-transfer to deposit@forbeshall.ca

Thank You from SOAS

A Night on the Fringe was a great success, raising $3,800 for our projects in Tanzania.

Food at the potluck was marvellous, and the entertainment was outstanding.

Contributors to the silent auction were generous resulting in many valuable items being repossessed.

It was a pleasure to see the many well-behaved children .

A special shout out to the following volunteers whose efforts ensured the smooth operation: Eleanor, Michelle and Colleen in the kitchen, Tony and Ron with stage details and operation, Gurk and Anne-Marie at the beverage station, Michelle, Bing and Simone with setting up, Tricia with video and technical support. Many hands helped with the clean-up.

Thank you each and everyone. It is an honour to be part of such a caring and cooperative community.

Maureen and Wayne (for SOAS)

Reminder: Upcoming Influenza and COVID Vaccine Clinic: Thursday, November 21 at Forbes Hall

The upcoming influenza and COVID Vaccine Clinic is online now and can take appointments. Please use the invitation emailed to you by BC Health. Or, call 1 833 838 2323 to book your appointment.

You may only see Influenza as an option, this is due to the timing of the COVID vaccine clinic last May. Go ahead and book for Influenza, and you will be offered COVID at the Clinic, this has been confirmed by Island Health. Note if you call to book please ask to have the COVID vaccine as well. Either way you will be offered both vaccines if eligible on the day of the clinic.

COVID Vaccine types offered at Clinic: Island health is using two vaccines: Pfizer ComirnatyR Omicron KP.2 for those 12 years and older, and Moderna SpikevaxR KP.2 for those 6 months – 11 years of age. Depending on supply we should have both of these vaccines at the clinic.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Thetis Island Parents Association Fundraiser

Hello everyone,

On behalf of the Thetis Island Parents Association (TIPA) I’d like to thank everyone for their support for our Purdy’s fundraiser! So far, our portion of the proceeds comes to $78.38 and this will be used to support the kids educational needs.

If you’d like to participate it’s easy to sign up and works a lot like online shopping. You click the link, make an account with your email address, and choose what you’d like. The more we sell, the higher they set our margin. Right now, we are10% but if we sell $250 more, we’ll get 25% of sales back!

Fundraiser:

https://fundraising.purdys.com/1392088-122338

Digital catalog:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Im_b1mm8KRGCVWGEGTJs8NezuqLKP8Y4/view?usp=drivesdk

The ordering window will close on November 25, and orders will come to Thetis around December 11, then we will sort them, and you can pick up. I am also willing to deliver to meeting points between Victoria and Nanaimo.

We may be able to accommodate some add-on orders at the winter market too.

Thanks again for your support!

Ellen Hrad,

President, Thetis Island Parents Association

Looking for a Used Vehicle

I am looking for another used vehicle to replace my great but inappropriate for my driveway Honda Fit. Let me know if you have any leads.

Thanks,

Jeannine.

Jeannne.caldbeck@icloud.com